Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society exists to provide recognition for academic excellence and opportunities for all college students to grow as scholars and leaders as early as possible during their pursuit of a college degree or credential.

MEMBERSHIP

To be eligible for membership in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society a student must have completed at least 12 hours of coursework toward an associate degree and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5. To continue as a member a student must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

PTK membersHOW DO I JOIN?

Every semester the advisor for PTK sends a list of students who meet the above criteria to the National PTK organization. An invitation to join the National Honors Society is sent to the student via email and letter. The student must pay a one-time membership fee of $80 to join.

MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

Each semester the chapter advisor(s) awards three membership scholarships to deserving students. Contact your chapter advisor for more information.

For more information on PTK, please contact the Chapter Advisor: Professor Elmarine Jimenez at ejimene2@corning-cc.edu.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Up to $90 million in scholarships to help you complete your associate’s, bachelor’s, and even master’s degrees
  • Access to nearly $46 million in transfer scholarships offered by 800 four-year colleges and universities across the country
  • Leadership and service experiences that will boost your resume, making you more competitive for both PTK and non-PTK scholarships

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Become an officer for one of the PTK Club chapters on campus and enhance your resume (note membership in the club is not a requirement to be a member of PTK National Honors Society)
  • Service to the community - PTK clubs conduct service projects in the community
  • Professional skills employers seek through PTK’s exclusive online Competitive Edge program

TRANSFER SUCCESS

  • Use PTK Connect to search for four-year colleges and universities that are transfer-friendly and see the scholarships they offer to community college students, including those exclusively for PTK members
  • Take the trickiness out of transferring and get advice from admissions pros through our exclusive Transfer Edge online course

RECOGNITION

  • Phi Theta Kappa Membership Certificate
  • Recognition during chapter induction ceremony
  • Opportunity to wear Phi Theta Kappa graduation regalia
  • Notation of membership on your college transcript

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